The speculation continues over which, if many, Hispanic advisers Barack Obama will appoint.
Organizations that have encouraged Obama to appoint Hispanics -- including the National Association of Latino Elected Officials, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus -- say they're optimistic about his appointments.
Obama's pick for commerce secretary is New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, and other lower-profile posts will have Hispanic heads as well.
Richardson spoke up on Friday about Mexico and the Hispanic community while in Mexico City.
Obama "is well aware of the importance of Mexico and the Hispanic community because it was very important in his victory," Richardson said.
Read his list of appointees so far here.
Source: El Paso Times
Source and Photo: AFP
It is not the fault of Latinos that, while they were working hard, getting an education and going to church on Sunday, the Americans were skipping school, doing dope, and selling guns to the cartels that keep them supplied with drugs. So - when appointment time comes, who's left standing to even be considered? Latinos... and I am one non-Hispanic American who thanks God every day that the Latinos are bringing "family values" back to our country. Gracias mis amigos y gracias a Dios.
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